Posted: 1/16/2010 7:21:10 AM EDT
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Colt Defense are introducing a new Division at the 2010 Shot Show called Colt Tactical.
Please see link looks good. http://soldiersystems.net/2010/01/13/colt-tactical-launches-at-shot/ |
Colt doesn't even attempt to compete in the AR market, but they still have a large market share. If they don't screw this up, then they will storm the AR market again. If I owned colt, I would keep the match target line and perhaps add a DCM rifle and few other things to it, and then add a "military" line that sells semi auto versions of the rifles in the miltary. I would even open a colt classic line, with SP1 type rifles. Perhaps one day, when the M16 is phased out, they will come back to the civilian sector.  |
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I would love to see a "classics" line using A1 styled uppers and lowers but with the correct front pin setup. That one pin and slab sided recievers ( which ARE cool by the way ) is what cost Colt a HUGE portion of the market share after the mid to late 80s. This is what happens when gun companies are run by "business" executives. |
| There are some pictures on this link. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=257601 |
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i just got off the pone with colt asking for the 2010 catalogue. I mentioned i didnt think the DA 1911 would do too good, they said they got mixed reviews adn mybe it would get some differnt features lke a exposed hammer. Its not in prodction yet so it may not even see daylight if enough interweb experts shit on it
not that I liked the thing but I do like to see them do well. I was told the nicer 1911s would be out 1st quarter and they have a tight production schedule |
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and I notice some 6940 types witha newer flip up front site. The site is by Vltor and pinned. I hope the 6943ck, whether it is 10.5" or 11.5", has the old folding BUIS. I would also like to see a 6940 type upper with middy gas system, 9" rail and folding BUIS. And of course a true A4 style upper. Cheers |
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and I notice some 6940 types witha newer flip up front site. The site is by Vltor and pinned. I hope the 6943ck, whether it is 10.5" or 11.5", has the old folding BUIS. I would also like to see a 6940 type upper with middy gas system, 9" rail and folding BUIS. And of course a true A4 style upper. Cheers I read on some gunblog shot shw coverage that a middy 6940 is on the table. I will try to find it and link to it |
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and I notice some 6940 types witha newer flip up front site. The site is by Vltor and pinned. I hope the 6943ck, whether it is 10.5" or 11.5", has the old folding BUIS. I would also like to see a 6940 type upper with middy gas system, 9" rail and folding BUIS. And of course a true A4 style upper. Cheers I read on some gunblog shot shw coverage that a middy 6940 is on the table. I will try to find it and link to it Thats good news and i'd like to see the article. For some reason I could care less when companies like S&W and Ruger deck their AR's out with aftermarket gear however I prefer my Colt's to be all Colt. I suppose I can live with the Matech BUIS on the 6940 but I don't care for the Centurion Arms rail offered on the 6940 and 6920. I understand the premise behind it however half the fun is modifying the weapon to one's liking. Different strokes for different folks I suppose. Cheers |
